Ruth Alma Nelson

Ruth Alma Nelson entered into the Joys of Heaven Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. She was born June 3, 1921, to Jesse Coleman and Nicie Malinda (Ragland) Hefner. She married Norman Nelson on Aug. 5, 1939. She was widowed April 18, 1976, and lived independently until the time of her passing. She was known for wearing a hat, making great rolls and chocolate cake, and her spunk and agility. She leaves a legacy of loving her Lord, her family, and friends, and her faithfulness to church. She worked for many years in the Alread School lunchroom where she became "Grandma" to many. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings, her husband, and her son, Larry Nelson and daughter-in-law, Naomi Ruth Nelson. She is survived by two daughters: Alma LaDoyne (Wayland) Emerson and Sharon Kay Adams, eight grandchildren, Jesse "Jay" (Deana) Emerson, Jr., Teresa (Jim) Duncan, DeOnna (Calvin) Tichy, Lisa Nelson, Lana Nelson, Rachel (Jim) Hooker, Laura Ruth (Joel) Gambrell and Chad (Julie) Davis. Ten Great-Grandchildren: Shalisha (Travis) Carroll, Caleb (Shannon) Tichy, Cayla (Justin) Harrison, Clarke Tichy, Jayla Emerson, Jasper Hooker, Coleman Davis, Jackson Davis, Cassidy Davis and Josephine Davis. Three Great-Great Grandchildren: Sharaya Carroll, Mallorie Carroll, and Mia Tichy. She was excited about twin Great-Grandchildren coming in the spring. She will be missed by many neighbors, friends and relatives including her other son, Herb Baker and special grandson, Payton Deckard. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Ark. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. at the Rupert Baptist Church in Rupert, Arkansas with interment following at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ark. For online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.